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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,912.51, 83,886.99 and 26,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,912.51, 83,886.99 and 26,333.33 is: 39,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,912.51 : 83,886.99 = 26,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,912.51/83,886.99 = 26,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,912.51x = 83,886.99 × 26,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,912.51x = 2,209,023,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,023,790.38/55,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,508.58

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